Bryan-College Station?

I forgot about Herbert's

Also, there is a fantastic Mexican restaurant in Bryan called Maggie's on Texas. It's very small right next to a gas station. Homemade tortillas that are absolutely mouth watering. The Mexican grocery across the street has good tacos and tortas, too.

Agree, Blue Baker is the best deli in town. Revolution in Bryan makes decent sandwiches.

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A separate board for Austin, but not Dallas and Houston?

To the previous two posters, thank you for the links. That certainly clarifies the preexisting discourse on the topic that as a newcomer, I was not privy to. I was sure I wasn't the first to bring it up as a salient topic.

With that being said, "I hear Austin is cool." :)

The NYC rote response "intended" as politeness in the midst of a Texan that isn't apologizing profusely for his/her regional/cultural heritage.

I try James, but as we all know, cultural stereotypes are difficult to break in the minds of people who are usually unwilling to rethink them.

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A separate board for Austin, but not Dallas and Houston?

I may be opening a can of worms that has been discussed ad nauseum, so please excuse the question, if such has been the case.

I'm new to this site and while I was perusing its amenities and options, I clearly noticed all the major cities in the country have their own board. With that being said, Austin has its own board but Dallas and Houston, two of the largest metropolitan areas in the country (top 6) do not?

As an expat Houstonian having lived in NYC for well over a decade, I am well accustomed to the almost rote condescending remark, "Oh, I hear Austin is cool." from any acquaintance or newcomer once they learn your hidden stigmatizing identity.

In other words, I know from the dominant ideologies on the coasts, Austin is viewed as an oasis of intelligence, culture and probably food, unlike the rest of the state and cities.

But as most on these boards know to varying degrees, I presume, Houston (and Dallas from what I've heard) have much more to offer in culinary options than Austin. Not to diss Austin, but outside of BBQ I've never had a meal that couldn't be equaled or exceeded tremendously in Houston.

I love coming home to Houston and seeing just how much it has to offer, especially in terms of ethnic diversity. Humorously, I was sincerely asked by one New Yorker a few years ago whether Texas has Asian people and whether sushi ever made it there. He is college educated and works for a major media company. Ignorance manifests itself in many ways.

Coastal ignorance, myopia, and elitism from the website? Or "pragmatics" that they would not get enough traffic independently. Granted, studies show over and over, that traffic usually increases when options are opened up.

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Houston for two days - What should I not miss?

Agree: De Marco's, Mark's, Reef, Feast, Hugos

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Group dining in Houston

Nino's/Vincent's on W. Dallas?

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Bryan-College Station?

CS/Bryan must hold a record for the most chains per square mile in the country.

BBQ--Fargo's in Bryan
Cafe Eccel (Mediterranean/pizza/new american)
Cazadores (Mexican)
There is a new Iranian Kabob place that surprisingly is dong well.
Shannon's is good
Square One in DT Bryan

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Looking for diners in Houston for Friday night. . .

I agree with a few other mentionings:

Avalon Diner on Westheimer in Montrose
House of Pies on Kirby
Barnaby's Cafe (and Baby Barnaby's) in Montrose
Bibas -Ones a Meal on Westheimer in Montrose

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